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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.76, 424.66 and 176.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.76, 424.66 and 176.76 is: 243.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.76 : 424.66 = 176.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.76/424.66 = 176.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.76x = 424.66 × 176.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.76x = 75,062.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,062.90/307.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.90

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